Zinc phthalocyanine

Catalog Number	ACM14320048-4
CAS	14320-04-8
Structure
Description	Zinc (II) phthalocyanine (ZnPc) complexes show photosensitizing properties. Phthalocyanines show significant Π−Π interactions and easy formation of H aggregates.
Synonyms	[29H,31H-Phthalocyaninato(2-)-N29,N30,N31,N32]zinc
IUPAC Name	Zinc;2,11,20,29,37,39-hexaza-38,40-diazanidanonacyclo[28.6.1.13,10.112,19.121,28.04,9.013,18.022,27.031,36]tetraconta-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19(39),20,22,24,26,28,30(37),31,33,35-nonadecaene
Molecular Weight	577.9
Molecular Formula	C32H16N8Zn
Canonical SMILES	C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C3=NC4=NC(=NC5=C6C=CC=CC6=C([N-]5)N=C7C8=CC=CC=C8C(=N7)N=C2[N-]3)C9=CC=CC=C94.[Zn+2]
InChI	InChI=1S/C32H16N8.Zn/c1-2-10-18-17(9-1)25-33-26(18)38-28-21-13-5-6-14-22(21)30(35-28)40-32-24-16-8-7-15-23(24)31(36-32)39-29-20-12-4-3-11-19(20)27(34-29)37-25;/h1-16H;/q-2;+2
InChI Key	PODBBOVVOGJETB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point	357 °C
Purity	99%
Appearance	Powder
Application	Zinc phthalocyanine finds general applications in industry (catalysts, photoconductors etc) and biomedical (photodynamic therapy, PDT). ZnPc may be used to photooxidise cyclohexane. A study reports functionalization of polymer membrane with ZnPc.
Storage	Store under inert gas
Complexity	1080
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count	2
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count	0
EC Number	238-262-5
Exact Mass	576.078934
Heavy Atom Count	41
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	4
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
MDL Number	MFCD00041955
Monoisotopic Mass	576.078934
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Topological Polar Surface Area	76.2 Ų

Q&A

What are the synonyms for Zinc phthalocyanine?

Phthalocyanine zinc, Phthalocyanine zinc salt, Sulfate ionophore II, Ciaftalan zinc, etc.

What is the molecular formula of Zinc phthalocyanine?

The molecular formula is C32H16N8Zn.

Is Zinc phthalocyanine soluble in water?

No, Zinc phthalocyanine is insoluble in water.

What is the color of Zinc phthalocyanine?

The color is purple.

What are the safety statements associated with Zinc phthalocyanine?

Safety statements 22-24/25 are associated with Zinc phthalocyanine.

What is the general description of Zinc phthalocyanine?

Zinc phthalocyanine is described as a purple powder.

What are the uses of Zinc phthalocyanine?

Zinc phthalocyanine is used in preparation of Zinc Phthalocyanine-loaded Amphiphilic Phosphonium chitosan nanomicelles for enhancement of photodynamic therapy efficacy.

How is Zinc phthalocyanine purified?

It is sublime in oxygen-free N2.

What is the density of Zinc phthalocyanine at 20°C?

The density is 1.614-1.62g/cm3 at 20°C.

What are some of the product categories that Zinc phthalocyanine falls under?

Zinc phthalocyanine falls under categories such as Organometallics, Classes of Metal Compounds, Functional Materials, Phthalocyanines, etc.